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Category: Animal Husbandry
Dairy industry needs a FMD protocol
Nigel Lok, a dairy farmer from Tsitsikamma, recently emphasized the need for updated protocols to manage…
Why performance testing in livestock is important
The answer is clear: measuring performance is essential to understanding whether your cattle are making progress…
The role of reproduction in profitable beef cattle farming
In beef cattle farming, a higher reproduction rate brings multiple benefits that can significantly enhance profitability.…
Eastern Cape’s agricultural potential sparks industry optimism
The Eastern Cape’s agricultural potential is generating a wave of optimism within the industry. With its…
Factors to bear in mind when dipping livestock
Tick-borne and other vector-transmitted diseases can be very costly to livestock farmers. South Africa, in terms…
Many Dairy Farmers Request Foot-And-Mouth Disease Vaccination
Dairy farms within 10 km of farms where animals have tested positive may apply for their…
Harnessing Technology to Combat Tick-Borne Pathogens in African Cattle
Tick-borne pathogens pose a significant threat to cattle health in Africa's smallholder farming systems. A comprehensive…
Effective Pig Farming: Strategies for Health and Efficiency
Pigs are often raised in confined environments, making them prone to diseases such as diarrhea and…
Bred for Resilience: The Tuli Cattle of Zimbabwe
Dynamic, robust, and unwavering – such are the qualities attributed to the Tuli breed by Kerry…
Equine Health Unveiled: Decoding the Secrets of Veterinary Blood Tests
Dr. Mac Sheds Light on Essential Veterinary Blood Tests for Horses – A Closer Look at…
Namibia’s Progressive Approach: Setting a Benchmark in Antibiotic-Free Meat Production
Amidst the global landscape of antibiotic usage in animal husbandry, Namibia shines as a trailblazer, leading…
Beware the Rising Danger: Lion-like Cross Breeds of Dogs Pose Threat to Humans and Animals in Africa
In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in the world of dog breeding, with an…
Tragic Moment for Struggling Zimbabwe amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
“Cost of Agric Inputs & Basic Commodities Hike” Zimbabwe like any other African country with Russian…
Heavy Rains in Zimbabwe provide relief for Small Scale Farmers
Pleasant times for the Diwa family in the rural skates of Mashonaland West a province in…